BRITISH & Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan has said that he is considering a coaching position in South Africa in the Super 14 next season.

McGeechan (pictured right), who has been head coach on four of the last six Lions tours, will not have a full-time coaching role after the third Test against South Africa this Saturday having stepped down as Director of Rugby at Wasps.

He will be 66 when the Lions next tour in 2013 against Australia.

“I have not thought about 2013 (when the Lions visit Australia),” he said. “I have been involved in the game as a coach at the top level for the last 29 years and I am going to take a long rest when I return home. My daughter is getting married in August and I will take my time considering my future.

“I do not know what the future holds for me but if I wasn’t holding down a job in the professional game I wouldn’t be a contender (in 2013). Even a year away means you become out of touch because rugby evolves so quickly.

“The only plan I have is to consider an offer to come back out to South Africa next year and have a coaching involvement in Super 14 rugby.”